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Athlete

2 stages from Greek to English.

Today it means a person proficient in physical exercise, sports, or games requiring strength or stamina
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Stage 1 of 2
athlon
Greek · ancient
"a prize, a contest"
a prize or contest, the root behind one who competes for one
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Stage 2 of 2
athlete
English · 1500s
"a person trained or skilled in physical sport"
settled as the English word for a person skilled in physical sport
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